News Sentiment

WM sentiment intelligence

Waste Management Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Weighted score 59 Balanced news tone 77 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Industrials Market context
Industry Waste Management Read-through group
Latest close 233.33 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 59/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings

74/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 77

directly relevant articles

Source quality 3

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

+1.3% over one week, +6.3% over four weeks, trend inactive, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Positive

Principal Financial Group Inc. Raises Stock Position in Waste Management, Inc. $WM

Market Reaction

Balanced read

67/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings 74/100 classification
One-week reaction 1.3% Price digesting
Trend fit Trend inactive 6.3% over four weeks
Fair value 13.9% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 35
Neutral 39
Negative 3

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 77
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 17
MarketBeat 16
Ad Hoc News 3
simplywall.st 3
ad-hoc-news.de 3
24/7 Wall St. 3
MarketWatch 2
MT Newswires 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 32
Market update 30
Analyst action 7
Macro sensitivity 4
Balance sheet 2
Guidance 2

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Principal Financial Group Inc. Raises Stock Position in Waste Management, Inc. $WM

Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. by 3.1% in the first quarter, bringing its total holdings to 460,317 shares valued at approximately $105.8 million. Other institutional investors also slightly raised their positions, contributing to the

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 09:04
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH Buys 5,280 Shares of Waste Management, Inc. $WM

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 22.9% in the first quarter, purchasing an additional 5,280 shares to bring its total holding to 28,311 shares valued at approximately $6.5 million. This move comes as several analysts maint

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 10:36
Source
MarketBeat
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Waste Management Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors

Shares of Waste Management Inc. (WM) fell by 1.03% on Tuesday, closing at $234.27. This underperformance occurred despite a generally favorable trading session for the broader market, with both the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average seeing gains. The decline ended

Tone
Negative 33/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 20:09
Source
MarketWatch
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Waste Management (WM) Could Be 7% Undervalued Following Its July 28 Earnings Buildup

Waste Management (WM) stock saw a 1.45% gain ahead of its July 28 earnings report, suggesting solid long-term investor participation. The company is considered 6.5% undervalued with a narrative fair value of $253.12, driven by strategic investments in sustainability and integrati

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 19:50
Source
Simply Wall Street
Waste Dive Direct company coverage

Philadelphia to retain Reworld, add Republic Services for waste

The Philadelphia Department of Sanitation announced plans to award solid waste disposal contracts to WM, Reworld, and Republic Services, retaining the controversial Reworld facility and adding Republic. This decision comes despite local opposition to the Reworld incinerator in Ch

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 15:55
Source
Waste Dive
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Nicholson Wealth Management Group LLC Takes $1.91 Million Position in Waste Management, Inc. $WM

Nicholson Wealth Management Group LLC has acquired a new position in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by purchasing 8,309 shares valued at approximately $1.91 million during the first quarter. This move follows increased interest from other major institutional investors like Vang

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 10:27
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Mattern Capital Management LLC Buys 37,547 Shares of Waste Management, Inc. $WM

Mattern Capital Management LLC significantly increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 780% in the first quarter, purchasing an additional 37,547 shares to bring its total holdings to 42,361 shares valued at approximately $9.7 million. This move aligns with stron

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 10:21
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Calamos Wealth Management LLC Reduces Position in Waste Management, Inc. $WM

Calamos Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in Waste Management, Inc. by 14.1% in the first quarter, selling 11,198 shares and retaining 68,345 shares worth approximately $15.7 million. Despite this reduction, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for WM with an average p

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 09:17
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Waste Management, Inc. $WM Shares Bought by Calamos Advisors LLC

Calamos Advisors LLC increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 19.1% during the first quarter, now owning 230,863 shares valued at approximately $53.05 million. Other institutional investors like Brighton Jones LLC, Sprott Inc., and Sei Investments Co. also adjus

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 08:39
Source
MarketBeat
Quartr Direct company coverage

Waste Management (WM) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Waste Management (WM) reported a 14.9% year-over-year revenue increase in Q3 2025, reaching $6.44 billion, primarily due to acquisitions and higher yields. The company achieved a record Operating EBITDA margin of 30.6% and saw strong free cash flow growth. Despite weaker recycled

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 08:39
Source
Quartr
Market source Direct company coverage

Waste Management (WM) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

Waste Management (WM) shares recently rose by 1.45% in a down market, outperforming major indices and its sector. The company is set to release its Q3 2026 earnings on July 28, with EPS and revenue expected to increase. Despite a slight downward revision in analyst estimates, Was

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jul 2026 22:09
Source
Market source
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Waste Management Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Shares of Waste Management Inc. (WM) rose 1.45% to $236.71 on Monday, outperforming the broader market during a grim trading session. This marks the stock's second consecutive day of gains, contrasting with declines in the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average. The artic

Tone
Positive 86/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 14:11
Source
MarketWatch
Waste360 Direct company coverage

WM Opens $110M Facility in Aurora, CO

WM (formerly Waste Management) has opened a new $110 million facility in Aurora, Colorado, designed to process 175,000 tons of waste annually. This facility is a key component of Colorado's producer responsibility recycling program, which aims to provide free curbside recycling s

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 13:01
Source
Waste360
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Diversify Wealth Management LLC Buys 15,339 Shares of Waste Management, Inc. $WM

Diversify Wealth Management LLC significantly increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. during the first quarter by purchasing an additional 15,339 shares, bringing its total holdings to 30,460 shares valued at about $7 million. Analysts maintain a positive outlook with a "Mo

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jul 2026 07:56
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Waste Management, Inc. $WM Position Boosted by Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 35.2% during the first quarter, owning 320,515 shares valued at $73.65 million. Other institutional investors like Broadway Wealth Solutions Inc., Bey Douglas LLC, San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC, Birch H

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jul 2026 07:54
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

ARQ Wealth Advisors LLC Acquires 13,584 Shares of Waste Management, Inc. $WM

ARQ Wealth Advisors LLC significantly increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. by 449.5% in the first quarter, purchasing an additional 13,584 shares to bring its total holdings to 16,606 shares valued at approximately $3.8 million. Waste Management reported strong first-qua

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
12 Jul 2026 14:38
Source
MarketBeat
ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

Republic Services stock shows steady performance as waste management demand supports long-term growt

Republic Services stock demonstrates steady performance, reflecting the resilience of the US waste management and recycling sector. The company benefits from recurring service contracts, regulated pricing, and a strong focus on sustainability and recycling initiatives, ensuring s

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
12 Jul 2026 12:01
Source
ad-hoc-news.de
ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

Waste Management stock reflects stable demand as US waste services remain resilient

The article states that Waste Management stock continues to reflect steady demand for waste and recycling services due to its long-term contracts and essential role in US environmental services. The company benefits from its extensive network, defensive business model, and strate

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
12 Jul 2026 06:40
Source
ad-hoc-news.de
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC Buys 12,507 Shares of Waste Management, Inc. $WM

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 6.1% in the first quarter, purchasing an additional 12,507 shares to bring its total holdings to 216,576 shares valued at approximately $49.8 million. Waste Management reported strong quarte

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Earnings
Published
11 Jul 2026 15:40
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Waste Management, Inc. $WM Stake Increased by Kestra Advisory Services LLC

Kestra Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 13.9% in the first quarter, bringing its total holdings to 153,461 shares valued at approximately $35.3 million. Waste Management reported strong first-quarter earnings with EPS of $1.81, exce

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Earnings
Published
11 Jul 2026 14:42
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Candriam S.C.A. Sells 187,186 Shares of Waste Management, Inc. $WM

Candriam S.C.A. reduced its stake in Waste Management, Inc. by 39.1% in the first quarter, selling 187,186 shares and retaining 291,784 shares valued at $67,049,000. Despite this reduction, several other institutional investors increased their holdings in WM during the fourth qua

Tone
Negative 38/100
Event
Earnings
Published
11 Jul 2026 13:43
Source
MarketBeat
ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

WCN stock holds steady as the business model stays intact

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) stock remains stable due to its consistent business model focused on waste collection, recycling, and landfill operations. The company's revenue is driven by municipal, commercial, and industrial contracts, providing a defensive profile against marke

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
11 Jul 2026 05:09
Source
ad-hoc-news.de